Former Test referee Nigel Owens says television match officials are far too heavily involved in the game and should only be called on to look at tries and serious foul play.
Jean de Villiers says there is no reason to believe Damian de Allende is slowing down in the wake of the Springbok’s recent excellent performances for Munster.
Jean de Villiers and Jim Hamilton both concede it is inevitable that the Springboks will join the Six Nations, but raise concerns over the impact the move could have on the Test calendar and future British & Irish Lions tours.
Duane Vermeulen says he could have stayed at the Vodacom Bulls, but chose to join Irish side Ulster rather than being “stuck in one place”.
Bulls chief Jake White can’t understand why Jacques Nienaber chose not to invite Test veteran Marcell Coetzee to the Springbok alignment camps.
An experienced Springbok lineup must have already beaten Wales twice before Jacques Nienaber will consider picking uncapped youngsters for the final Test of the July series.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will consider Cheslin Kolbe at flyhalf if regulars Handre Pollard and Elton Jantjies are unavailable for selection.
SA Rugby has reportedly sent a request to the Japan Rugby Union for their clubs to release seven Springboks for the 26 November Test against England at Twickenham.
The Springboks will get their preparations for a testing international season under way on Sunday as head coach Jacques Nienaber and his management team host the first of two alignment camps.
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers believes Madosh Tambwe has the ability to be the next Makazole Mapimpi – provided the wing sticks around at the Vodacom Bulls.